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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,809.79, 44,711.96 and 10,086.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,809.79, 44,711.96 and 10,086.09 is: 15,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,809.79 : 44,711.96 = 10,086.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,809.79/44,711.96 = 10,086.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,809.79x = 44,711.96 × 10,086.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,809.79x = 450,968,802.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,968,802.21/29,809.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.21

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